>> yes, people associate the united states as one of the freer nations of the world. this is changing in particular over the last 10 years. with perspect, it is the case of the tallest dwarf. we could be more heck than we always have been. but relative to the nations of the world we are declining rapidly. the united states went from the second freest in 2000 to dropping 16th in the world ranking behind canada this year and we look at average u.s. state. it is less free than the average canada province. >> thank you, professor for sharing the bad news with us this morning. >> great good morning, isn't it. >> steve: thank you, benge powell,. taxpayers shelling out big buckings for teachers getting plastic surgery. we are talking about millionings of dollars and the story that has everybody talking, next. more and more men say they will never get married, the reason is that women are not women anymore. sorry. ♪ ♪ ...could end with adding a close friend. the lexus december to remember sales event is on. this is the pursuit of perfection. campbell's has 24 new soups th